Kawasaki Motors USA has recalled about 68,500 Kawasaki engines used in several brands of lawn and garden equipment, including Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere, and Kubota. The recalled engines can overheat, which creates a significant risk of the equipment catching fire. Kawasaki has received eight reports of fires involving these engines, though no injuries have been reported. The recall covers specific engine models from years 2021 through 2023 used in various riding mowers, stand-on mowers, and utility vehicles. Consumers should stop using the equipment and contact the manufacturer or a local dealer for a free repair.
The recalled engines are prone to overheating during operation, which can lead to fires and pose burn hazards to the operator. While eight fires have already been reported, no injuries have occurred to date.
Consumers should immediately stop using lawn and garden equipment with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Hustler, BigDog or Kubota, depending on the product owned, or an authorized dealer, to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki and the mower manufacturers are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Used in various mower brands.
Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota equipment with Recalled Kawasaki Engines
Bad Boy Mowers Rebel Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Mowers Rogue Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bad Boy Revolt Series with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
BigDog Stout MP with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT6100 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Bobcat ZT7000 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Cub Cadet ZTX6 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Hustler FasTrak SDX with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TS 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere Gator TX 4x2 with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere X350R with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere Z760R with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
John Deere X350 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X354 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
John Deere X370 with Recalled Kawasaki Service Engine
Kubota Z726XKW with Recalled Kawasaki Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FJ400D General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS600V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX730V and FX691V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX850V and FX801V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FXT00V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FS651V General Purpose Engine
Recalled Engine model and serial number identification label
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response